An open mind, like an open window, should be screened to keep the bugs out.

An open mind, like an open window, should be screened to keep the bugs out.

The path of sound credence is through the thick forest of skepticism.

The path of sound credence is through the thick forest of skepticism.

Cynicism is the intellectual cripple's substitute for intelligence.

Cynicism is the intellectual cripple's substitute for intelligence.

Skeptics are never deceived.

Skeptics are never deceived.

Skepticism, riddling the faith of yesterday, prepared the way for the faith of tomorrow.

Skepticism, riddling the faith of yesterday, prepared the way for the faith of tomorrow.

Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect, and it is shameful to surrender it too soon or to the first read more

Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect, and it is shameful to surrender it too soon or to the first comer: there is nobility in preserving it coolly and proudly through long youth, until at last, in the ripeness of instinct and discretion, it ca

It's hard to argue against cynics - they always sound smarter than optimists because they have so much evidence on read more

It's hard to argue against cynics - they always sound smarter than optimists because they have so much evidence on their side

The parents have a right to say that no teacher paid by their money shall rob their children of faith read more

The parents have a right to say that no teacher paid by their money shall rob their children of faith in God and send them back to their homes skeptical, or infidels, or agnostics, or atheists

The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.

The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.